Rahul Gandhi accuses Punjab's AAP government of torturing dissenters
· India · Indian Express
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged a dangerous pattern in Punjab's Aam Aadmi Party government where questioning failures leads to threats and torture. He cited the case of Gulzar Singh, a man from the Dalit community who died after questioning the Finance Minister about the rise in drug trade. Gandhi claimed Singh was humiliated, tortured, and pressured to apologize before eventually consuming poison. The opposition leader also mentioned a youth named Mohanjeet Singh who suffered for protesting against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Gandhi has demanded the resignation of Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and an independent investigation with his name in the FIR.
Why it matters
These allegations sharpen the political opposition ahead of the upcoming Punjab elections, focusing on law order and human rights concerns.
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